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The concept of being "supplied" in the Bible often refers to God's provision for His people, both materially and spiritually. This theme is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating God's faithfulness and the sufficiency of His grace.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, God's provision is a recurring theme, particularly in the narratives of the Israelites. One of the most notable examples is the provision of manna in the wilderness. As the Israelites journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land, God supplied their needs by providing manna from heaven.
Exodus 16:4 states, "Then the LORD said to Moses, 'Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day.'"
The provision of manna was not only a physical supply but also a test of obedience and trust in God's daily provision. It underscored the principle that God supplies the needs of His people according to His wisdom and timing.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the theme of being supplied is further developed through the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, assures His followers of God's provision, urging them not to worry about their material needs.
Matthew 6:31-33 records Jesus' words: "Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you."
The apostle Paul also speaks of God's provision in his letters. In
Philippians 4:19 , he writes, "And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." This assurance is given in the context of the Philippians' generosity, highlighting the reciprocal nature of God's provision and the call to trust in His sufficiency.
Spiritual ProvisionBeyond material needs, the Bible emphasizes God's provision of spiritual resources. The Holy Spirit is described as a source of strength and guidance for believers. In
John 14:16-17 , Jesus promises, "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth."
The spiritual supply also includes wisdom, peace, and grace.
James 1:5 encourages believers to seek wisdom from God: "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."
ConclusionThe biblical theme of being "supplied" underscores the faithfulness of God in meeting the needs of His people. Whether through miraculous provision, the assurance of daily needs, or the abundant spiritual resources available in Christ, Scripture affirms that God is the ultimate provider.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Supply.
Greek
5524. choregeo -- to lead a chorus (ie a group of performers), to...... "The provision of a chorus at public festivals was a costly business for
the Athenian public offices, who
supplied " (P. Hughs).].
...627. apologia -- a speech in defense
... supplying . [An "apology" in times had nothing to do with saying, "I'm
sorry," but rather was a () that presented (supplied ).]....
2064. erchomai -- to come, go
... Middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the
others beingsupplied by a kindred (middle voice) eleuthomai el-yoo'-thom...
2068. esthio -- to eat
... Strengthened for a primary edo (to eat); used only in certain tenses, the rest being
supplied by phago; to eat (usually literal) -- devour, eat, live....
4322. prosanapleroo -- to fill up by adding to
... Word Origin from pros and anapleroo Definition to fill up by adding to NASB
Word Usage fullysupplied (1), fully supplying (1). supply....
378. anapleroo -- to fill up
... Word Origin from ana and pleroo Definition to fill up NASB Word Usage complete
(1), fill up the measure (1), fills (1), fulfill (1), fulfilled (1),supplied (1...
2007. epitithemi -- to lay upon, to place upon
... 1), adds (1), applied (2), attack (1), beat* (1), gave (2), laid (9), lay (10),
laying (5), lays (1), placed (1), placing (1), put (4), struck (1),supplied (1...
3588. ho, he, to -- the
... Including the feminine he (hay), and the neuter to (to) in all their inflections;
the definite article; the (sometimes to besupplied, at others omitted, in...
2023. epichoregeo -- to supply
... Word Origin from epi and choregeo Definition to supply NASB Word Usage provides
(1),supplied (2), supplies (1), supply (1). aid, minister nourishment unto....
4137. pleroo -- to make full, to complete
... Word Origin from pleres Definition to make full, to complete NASB Word Usage accomplish
(1), accomplished (1), amplysupplied (1), approaching (1), complete (1...
Strong's Hebrew
5375. nasa -- to lift, carry, take... 1), shield-bearer* (1), shield-carrier* (1), show (5), showed (1), showing (1),
shows (1), sing (1), spare (2), stirred (3), suffer (2),
supplied (1), support
...Library
A Question Whether it is Bad for a Monk to have his WantsSupplied...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter X. A question whether it is bad
for a monk to have his wantssupplied by his kinsfolk....
That the Place of Baptism is SometimesSupplied by Martyrdom is...
... Book IV. Chapter 22. " 30. That the place of baptism is sometimessupplied
by martyrdom is supported by? "30. That the place...
The Synod not Having Come to the Emperor, the Partisans of...
... The Synod not having come to the Emperor, the Partisans of Eusebius accuse Athanasius
of having threatened to divert the Cornsupplied to Constantinople from...
How Helena the Queen of Adiabene and Her Son Izates, Embraced the...
... CHAPTER 2. How Helena The Queen Of Adiabene And Her Son Izates, Embraced The Jewish
Religion; And How HelenaSupplied The Poor With Corn, When There Was A...
The Daily Wants of the ChurchSupplied by the Emperor, and an...
... The ECCLESIASTICAL HistorY of Theodoret. Book I. Chapter X."The daily wants of the
Churchsupplied by the Emperor, and an account of his other virtues....
On Drinking.
... [1357] This was the simple drink of sobriety, which, flowing from the smitten
rock, wassupplied by the Lord to the ancient Hebrews....
The Institution of Deacons, and the History of Stephen.
... But large as was the demand for the relief of so numerous a class, it was cheerfully
and liberallysupplied, by a forward zeal and unbounded charity, of the...
Three Homilies. On Our Lord.
... And here also defective nature wassupplied by our Lord.... So then, by leaven from
the body of Him Who completes, the defect of our formation issupplied....
To My Younger Brethren
... 5. Notation for Footnote 4, which is missing in the original, has beensupplied.
6. A word that is missing at the beginning of Footnote...
Seeking Richly Rewarded
... THE young lions are very strong; they are as yet in the freshness of their youth,
and yet their strength does not always suffice to keep themsupplied....
Thesaurus
Supplied (22 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Supplied (22 Occurrences). Acts 20:34 You yourselves know
that these hands served my necessities, and those who were with me.
...Fountain (57 Occurrences)
... All the perennial rivers and streams of the country aresupplied from fountains,
and depend comparatively little on surface water....
Manna (19 Occurrences)
... Hebrews man-hu, "What is that?" the name given by the Israelites to the food
miraculouslysupplied to them during their wanderings in the wilderness (Exodus...
Much (2586 Occurrences)
... & superl. wanting, butsupplied by) Great in quantity; long in duration; as, much
rain has fallen; much time.... wanting, butsupplied by) Many in number....
Rich (140 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Having an abundance of material possessions; possessed of a large amount
of property; wellsupplied with land, goods, or money; wealthy; opulent...
Lacking (53 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 16:17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus;
for that which was lacking on your part, theysupplied....
Fellow (166 Occurrences)
... fellow return" (1 Samuel 29:4 the King James Version, the Revised Version (British
and American) "the man"); in the same verse "fellow" issupplied instead of...
Raisins (9 Occurrences)
... Abigailsupplied David with "a hundred clusters of raisins," among other things,
in the wilderness of Paran (1 Samuel 25:18); David gave two clusters of...
Ready (451 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Prepared for what one is about to do or experience; equipped orsupplied
with what is needed for some act or event; prepared for immediate...
Candlestick (34 Occurrences)
... This wassupplied by the candlestick, which, however, served also as a symbol of
the church or people of God, who are "the light of the world." The light which...
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